Magpies boosted by Smart Power Solutions

The Sherwood Magpies are thrilled to confirm Smart Power Solutions as a Club Partner for 2025 and beyond.

Brisbane’s best solar and electrical company, Smart Power Solutions are committed to providing the best quality products and excellence in customer service. They believe in being upfront and honest and providing the highest quality standards of workmanship.

Smart Power Solutions are an Australian owned and operated, Brisbane based business with a wealth of experience that can cater for all your solar and electrical needs. A team of qualified electricians and SAA accredited solar panel installers servicing South East Queensland.

With over 35 years experience they cover all aspects of electrical services from solar installs, battery installations, EV charger install, repairs and maintenance right through to electrical design and installs for new homes and renovations. With a 10 year workmanship warranty, Smart Power Solutions pride themselves on providing excellence in service and workmanship.

Passionate about renewable energy and keeping up to date with all applicable industry regulations including the Solar Accreditation Australia’s Approved Solar Retailer Code of Conduct, their quality products and workmanship standards mean you can trust them to do the job right, first time, every time. Doing the job well is a source of pride, ensuring you are getting the best products to help generate the most savings for years to come!

Director and Magpies Local Neil Garner is an SAA accredited Solar Electrician and is the founder of Smart Power Solutions. With over 30 years electrical experience, 15 of those in the renewable energy industry, Neil has gained a wide range of experience and knowledge in residential, commercial and large scale electrical operations.

Neil has been involved in many projects including residential new builds, system upgrades, shopping centres, warehouses and factories and remote/off grid systems. When selecting your Brisbane electrician it’s important to find someone you can trust to give you the right advise and insight – just check out their 5 star Google reviews. When choosing Smart Power Solutions you will deal direct with a local expert.

Next time you’re looking to improve your power solutions, get in touch.

Ph: 0410 520 225

E: office@smartpowerqld.com.au

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Magpies swing into action with Oxley Golf Complex

The Sherwood Magpies are delighted to welcome Oxley Golf Complex on board as a Club Partner for Season 2025 and beyond.

Sprawling across 2 locations, Oxley Golf Complex includes a state of the art driving range with the largest natural grass tee areas in Brisbane and a practice putting/chipping green designed to enhance your skills and provide a great practice facility. Just up the road is the 9 hole golf course where you can enjoy a relaxed social round of golf in a peaceful setting. Alternatively you can hone your short game, or introduce new players to the game via the 18 hole 'Pitch ‘n’ Putt’ consisting of all Par 3 holes with the longest measuring 63m. Fantastic to work on the scoring zone and of course introduce young or old players to the game.

“The Oxley Golf Complex is proud and excited to support the Sherwood Australia Football Club moving forward. Through this partnership, we are eager to support and foster the growth of local sports in our community.” - Connor Hicks, Operations Manager

In recognition of this exciting partnership there will be plenty of special offers for the Magpies fraternity, so watch this space!

Golf Course, Driving Range, Pitch n Putt

(07) 3379 7836

F45 Sherwood join the Magpies

Magpies partner with F45 Sherwood

The Sherwood Magpies are delighted to partner with F45 Sherwood for season 2025 and beyond.  F45 offers innovative, high-intensity functional group workouts that are fast, fun and results-driven. The goal is to help you become your fittest, strongest and healthiest self.  Each F45 workout is a unique program that incorporates cardio, resistance-based strength training, or a hybrid of both, all geared toward everyday life. With more than 5,000 different movements specifically developed by our global athletics team, no two workouts are the same, keeping members challenged and having fun. All of F45’s coaches are certified personal trainers who have the skills to safely modify each movement to any member’s individual needs.

Magpies Senior & Youth teams will be taking advantage of the opportunity for functional training at F45 Sherwood to enhance their athletic development and are excited to get started!

Isabel Beleza from F45 said “It’s a tight knit area around here with a real village atmosphere, and we have come to love being part of it – so what better way for us to embrace the local community than to partner up with the Magpies who are really at the centre of it all? With over 1,000 players of all abilities and ages, an amazing crew of volunteers and a great new facility that welcomes everyone, not just the passionate footy fans – we are so excited to be part of it”

To get in touch with the team at F45 Sherwood simply email sherwood@f45training.com.au or call 0435 546 122

Swimart Taringa join the Magpie Family

Sherwood Magpies – Partnership Update

The Sherwood Magpies are thrilled to welcome Swimart Taringa on board as partners for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.

Leanne and Tony Mapley have been the proud owners and operators of Swimart Taringa in Queensland since 2012, providing the local community and surrounding region with premium pool and spa solutions.  

As locals, they are actively involved in the community, regularly donating to worthwhile causes such as sporting clubs, schools and charities.

What makes Swimart Taringa special is their expertise servicing all types of pools and spas (both commercial and residential) located in the area. Their highly experienced technicians and customer service professionals will protect your investment and ensure it is swim-ready year-round.

The Swimart Taringa team provides professional pool and spa care services, including:

• Free computerised water testing

• Contactless services

• Expert advice and installation

• High-quality pool equipment 

• Equipment servicing and repairs

• Replacement and spare parts

• Weekly, fortnightly or monthly home service options 

• Part of a family-owned, Australasian network that brings together more than 35 years of industry experience and expertise.

Call Swimart Taringa on 07 3371 2000 to arrange a free water test and have a chat about your pool or spa care needs.

Remember, if you have a pool at home - support those that support us by ensuring Swimart are your resident pool experts.

Vale - Heath Palmer

With the heaviest of hearts the Sherwood Football Club share the news of the passing of our greatest and most treasured supporter, the one and only - ‘Heathy’.

WIthout a doubt, the greatest exponent of a roaring rendition of ‘Good old Sherwood Club forever” - Heathy has been a constant presence at Sherwood for well over 30 years and a loyal supporter to the old Western Districts Football Club prior to that.

Heathy has supported and celebrated generations of Magpies, in fact he has witnessed players win senior Premierships and then celebrated with those players as their kids won Senior Premierships such is his longevity and loyalty.

It seems like only yesterday that we were celebrating his 50th Birthday in the clubhouse and then when he arrived at hospital in August, one of the things that brought a huge smile to his face was the news of each Magpie Premiership that came in on that brilliant weekend. Players and supporters shared the news with him via a private video we now share below and plenty of images celebrating his time are also shared below.

News of his funeral and a time to celebrate Heathy will be shared as it comes to hand.

He was a well known and popular figure with all opposition players and supporters and we will all miss him dearly.

Thanks to Hal, Helen & Esther and the extended Palmer family for sharing Heathy with our football family - he absolutely loved his footy, and fittingly, footy loved him back.

Vale - Heath Palmer

THE SECRET IS OUT - FAIR PLAY KITCHEN OPENING WED NOV 13

We're excited to announce the long-awaited opening of Fair Play Kitchen, right here at the home of the Mighty Magpies. Set to be your go-to spot for fresh, locally-inspired pub food and a great lineup of drinks, Fair Play Kitchen is more than just a place to grab a bite – it’s a community hub where fans, friends, and families can gather and enjoy. Whether you'll be dropping in for a pre-game snack, celebrating after a win, or just keen on a relaxing meal with mates, you’ll find a warm welcome and fantastic food right here at the Magpies

Set to open this Wednesday, 13th November, Fair Play Kitchen will offer club members and the whole community a place to unwind, fuel up, and be part of the action. From hearty meals to quick bites, local brews to game-day specials, we’re excited for this new dining experience here in the heart of our community.

Sherwood Magpies - 2023 Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting for the Sherwood Football Club Limited will be held on Wednesday 12 JUNE 2024 at 6:30 PM at Westside HQ, Level 3, 3 Clewley Street Corinda QLD 4075 .

Documentation:

AGM Notice

Directors Nomination

Proxy Form

Copies of the Club Financials and prior AGM minutes are available to members on request by contacting secretary@sherwoodmagpies.com.au

Vale Brian Millar

It is with a heavy and weary heart that the Sherwood Football Club share the news of the loss of one of our most treasured servants - Brian ‘BM’ Millar.

Son of the late Jan Millar, and brother to Les, Wayne, Bruce (his twin), and Kel - Brian had an extraordinary journey in football as a volunteer over 40 years, initially starting with the Coorparoo Roos in the 1980’s where Brian filled various roles such as Team Manager, Runner and Assistant Coach. Photos of the all conquering 1984 QAFL Premiership team including stars like Jason Dunstall and Michael Gibson also included a young 22 year old Brian as the teams runner. Brother Les was also a dominant ruckman in this team, and in a twist of fate replaced brother Kel in the team for the Grand Final when returning from suspension.

Brian later spent time at Mt Gravatt before finding his final home at Sherwood, arriving in 2000 he was either a Team Manager or Assistant Coach every season until 2022, when health issues meant he could no longer continue in his familar role. A part of three senior premierships at the Magpies, BM rarely missed a training session, and was always on the go ensuring footy’s were pumped up, bottles filled and everything was in place. A quiet achiever, he went about his business with a calming efficiency and on the rare occasion BM missed a session, it became very apparent how much he was getting done!

Despite his ill health in recent years, BM was still on hand as often as possible and was in charge of the players hydration at pre-season camp as recently as 2023 before his health declined further, in the fight of his life as he faced a dual health battle – with metastatic melanoma and Guillaine-Barre syndrome, a rare and debilitating auto immune disease that left him unable to walk. Few will forget the Round 9 fixture vs Aspley this year, where he was transported under medical care from St Vincent’s Private Hospital to Sherwood by the Ambulance Wish Team to watch his beloved Sherwood Magpies play, granting him his special wish.

While he was confined to a stretcher & wheelchair for the afternoon, he loved nothing more than the fulfillment of being outdoors and close to live sporting action while soaking in all the sounds, sights and smells of a suburban footy ground and having a chat with the many great people he met in his journey at the Magpies.

BM left an indelible mark on the Magpies and Queensland football through 40+ years of volunteer service and we pass on our heartfelt condolences to Les, Wayne, Bruce, Kel, and the extended Millar family.

Details of his funeral will be shared in the coming days.

Vale Isaac Olver

Vale Isaac Olver

The Sherwood Magpies Australian Football Club are devastated to confirm the loss of Isaac Olver, who tragically lost his life in an accident at Kholo Creek prior to Christmas.

Isaac was a humble, gracious, determined and extremely talented young man.  A proud Magpie who began his football journey at the Ipswich Cats, he was also an accomplished cricketer and basketballer and a popular student at Ipswich Grammar School.  His loss has and will continue to be felt through his broad sporting and social network.

In footballing terms, Isaac had the world at his feet having represented Queensland and being part of the Brisbane Lions Academy for the past 5 years, progressing through to the Level 3 program in 2024.  However, most importantly Isaac was a much loved teammate - kind, considerate and quietly determined – he battled a series of significant injuries in recent years, including 2023 when he underwent a shoulder reconstruction, missing the last 10 games of the year and the national u16 championships, but remained an ever present figure at training and on match days, always supporting and encouraging his mates and the coaching staff.

At a time when we are all coming together through the Christmas and New Year period, our hearts break for Steve, Amanda and Maddy who now grieve their son and brother at this special time of year and Isaac’s entire school and sporting community have felt the impact of his loss.

The Magpies, Brisbane Lions, Ipswich Grammar School and AFL Queensland will each seek to support Isaac’s community of mates via appropriate resources.  Parents and players are encouraged to seek out this support in the coming days and weeks.

Vale Isaac Olver #24

2024 - YOUTH HEAD COACHES APPOINTED

The 2024 Youth Head Coaching Roles are appointed for 2024 with details as follows:

Tyson Kenny - u13 Mixed

Tyson is a local junior who progressed to Senior Football with the Magpies, and was part of the 2006 Premiership team and also rated in the Top 50 Magpies of all time. He is a Level 2 accredited coach, having coached junior teams and high school teams for many years and is also an accomplished educator with 16 years experience as a teacher and is currently Deputy Principal at a large private school.

Glenn Wright - u13 Div 1 Girls

Glenn is also a local junior, playing footy at Sherwood in the 80’s and 90’s before progressing through the Western Taipans u18s and playing State League with Western Districts. With multiple years junior coaching experience, Glenn also took the reigns of the Magpies u13 Div 4 girls in 2023 with great success and will be a familiar face for many in the squad.

Stuart Faulds - u15 Div 1 Boys

Stu started his footy journey at Noble Park in Melbourne, playing u18s and 19s at VFA Club Springvale (now the Casey Scorpions) before progressing to Senior footy in the Southern Football League with both Springvale and Dandenong. He arrived in QLD 17 years ago and took up junior umpiring to get back involved in footy before coaching Auskick through to u9s. Arriving at Sherwood 3 years ago, some off-season encouragement from fellow coaches saw the bug bite again, and Stu coached the u15 Div 3 outfit to Premiership success.

Joe Rizzo - u15 Div 1 Girls

Joe has been coaching Division 1 youth girls football for the past 3 seasons, with significant success. With a structured approach to coaching, he leaves no stone unturned to get the best out of his players both on and off the field, with a focus on both player development and fun! He is excited about the opportunity to support the growing number of girls who want to be challenged to train, think and play in an elite way and in a positive supportive and challenging environment that caters for all players irrespective of their skills and abilities.

Luke Mahoney - u17 Div 1 Boys

Luke was an accomplished player at Sherwood as a junior, and was also an elite track & field athlete in middle distance events. He then went on to play Senior Football at Wests and University and since his playing days finished has been involved with coaching at Sherwood, most recently as the head coach of u16 Div 1 team in 2022. Luke is passionate about developing junior footballers, with a focus on fitness, skill development and team camaraderie and is excited to return to the coaching ranks.

Chris Bloor - u17 Div 1 Girls

Going into his 7th consecutive year coaching youth girls football, Chris is uniquely experienced coaching girls at this level and getting the best out of their football journey. Having coached an u15 Division 1 Premiership, and taken u17 Division 1 teams to consecutive Grand Finals - Chris has also coached St Peters Open Girls team and was the inaugural u17 Division 1 coach at Sherwood in 2021.

2024 JUNIOR & YOUTH REGISTRATION IS OPEN

2024 JUNIOR REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN

Get ready for another fantastic season of footy at Sherwood in 2024, with registrations now open for Junior & Youth Football.

If you register before November 30, go in the draw to win one of 5 x $50 vouchers to the Sherwood Merch store.

Junior Rego: https://www.sherwoodmagpies.com.au/jun.../juniorregistration

Youth Rego: https://www.sherwoodmagpies.com.au/yout.../youthregistration

OR simply visit: https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/3c6b30

2023 AFL PREMIERSHIP CUP VISIT

The Mighty Pies visit the Mighty Pies

Register your attendance at the below link:

https://tb.collingwoodfc.com.au/tb_app/493746

https://tb.collingwoodfc.com.au/tb_app/493746

2023 - JUNIOR & YOUTH PRESENTATION DAY - Saturday October 7

The 2023 Junior Presentation Day was held on Saturday October 7, and there were some weary heads walking into the club backing up from the Senior Presentation Night the evening before!

The weather threatened, but thankfully cleared up and it was another great day MC’d by Justin Dickinson to celebrate a fantastic 2023 season. Sadly the much sought after yearbooks weren’t ready due to some ‘production delays’ so some of the formalities are still to come.

MAJOR AWARD WINNERS

jUNIOR CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR

Michael Deayton

volunteer of the year

Martin Sinfield

jUNIOR football director’s award

Olivia Bell

junior volunteer of the year

Charlotte Deayton

des lashman trophy - coach of the year

Paul Thirkill

Les Bailey memorial trophy - junior umpire of the year

Zoe Taylor

Tom lawrence spirit award - u11 mixed

Ashwell Billington

dzintra lacis spirit award - u11 girls

Edie Viner-Vaughan

best & fairest winners

under 17 boys division 1

Cooper Stone

under 17 girls division 1

Audrey Pickup

under 15 boys

Division 1 - Sam Cosford | Division 3 - Harrison Crocker | Division 5 - Leo Power

under 15 girls

Division 1 - Jules Martin | Division 2 - Jacqueline Peake

under 13 mixed

Division 2 - Ashton Cude | Division 4 - Conor McGroarty | Division 7 - Eli Jessen

under 13 girls

Division 1 - Thea Hibberd | Division 4 - Ruby MacLeod

team awards

under 17 boys division 1

Runner Up B&F - Harrison Bridge | Most Consistent - Aidan Brennan | Coach’s Award - Jack Slater | Best Team Player - Jed Bostock | Most Improved - Brady Hipkins | Best in Finals - Isaac Barac

under 17 girls division 1

Runner Up B&F - Sophie David & Annabel Peacock | Most Consistent - Tayden Tomich | Coach’s Award - Lara Bellamywells | Best Team Player - Gabby Banks | Most Improved - Brogan Tomich | Best in Finals - Daisy Minz

under 15 boys division 1

Runner Up B&F - Harry Thomson | Most Consistent - Ethan Duke | Coach’s Award - Sam Cosford | Best Team Player - Jameson McWatt & Lincoln Sutton | Most Improved - Harry Bedelph | Best in Finals - Jack Broughton

under 15 boys division 3

Runner Up B&F - William Faulds | Most Consistent - Connor Faulds | Coach’s Award - Kelly Hendry | Best Team Player - Stephen Larcom | Most Improved - Jarrah Ober-Weber | Best in Finals - William Faulds

under 15 boys division 5

Runner Up B&F - Luke Chapman | Most Consistent - Sterling Cobbold | Coach’s Award - Oliver Mitchell | Best Team Player - Tom O’Neill | Most Improved - David Skipwith

under 15 girls division 1

Runner Up B&F - Lily Jakavicius | Most Consistent - Ana Butcher | Coach’s Award - Amalea Wickings | Best Team Player - Lillie Thirkill | Most Improved - Sophie Hannaford | Best in Finals - Jules Martin & Lily Jakavicius

under 15 girls division 2

Runner Up B&F - Charlotte Jackson | Most Consistent - Umme Fatema | Coach’s Award - Charlotte Sullivan | Best Team Player - Charlotte Deayton | Most Improved - Lily-ana Garay | Best in Finals - Charlotte Jackson

under 13 mixed division 2

Runner Up B&F - Tobias Pitts | Most Consistent - Alex Tavita | Coach’s Award - Cooper Toohey | Best Team Player - Jack Newton | Most Improved - Thomas Day

under 13 mixed division 4

Runner Up B&F - Kye Henderson | Most Consistent - Austen Rose | Coach’s Award - Oliver Kelly | Best Team Player - Ryan McPhee | Most Improved - Harrison Finke

under 13 mixed division 7

Runner Up B&F - Josh Cheval | Most Consistent - William Kearnan | Coach’s Award - Jacob Dunell | Best Team Player - Heston Black | Most Improved - Oliver Deayton | Best in Finals - Henry Thornton

under 13 girls division 1

Runner Up B&F - Sophie Scheltinga & Mia Misopapas | Most Consistent - Sophie Kelty | Coach’s Award - Ava Toohey | Best Team Player - Ella Lane | Most Improved - Zoe Hayes | Best in Finals - Libby Robinson

under 13 girls division 4

Runner Up B&F - Stella Haber | Most Consistent - Jessica Hurley | Coach’s Award - Sophie Band | Best Team Player - Montoya Wright | Most Improved - MacKenzie Gilman | Best in Finals - Charlotte Kelley

Life Membership - Mel Beswick 2023

At the Senior Presentation Night on Friday, October 6 - Mel Beswick was inducted as a Life Member of Sherwood Football Club in recognition of his extraordinary service to the club since 1962.

It would be easy to speak about “Bunter’s” contribution to the club over the years, but when reading through club history a few years back that was distributed by the late great Shane Bridley, there was a story in a 1983 edition of the “Magpie Chatter” entitled “Personality of the Month” with Mel Beswick as the subject. The author was none other than the incomparable Peggy Peirce, and we quickly filed the article hoping to use it in circumstances like this in the future.

Keeping in mind that this article documents his service to the club just up until 1983, and 40 years later he is now part of our volunteer grounds crew and raffle ticket selling extraordinaire.

The original article is shared below:

Words re-produced below:

Our ‘Personality of the month’ joined Sherwood Districts only 6 years after its inception, as a 12 year old in the Magpies Under 13 side.  He is now the longest continuing player in the club, as well as being one of our keenest clubmen.

He played in Sherwoods u13s in 1962 and 1963, the latter year under George Negus (of 60 minutes fame). He was selected in the QLD Primary Schools sides in 1962 and 1963 and in 1964 was a member of the Queensland Secondary school team and won the best & fairest.  It was in this year that Sherwood won their first ever u15 Premiership and he was a member of that team, coached by Maurie Macnamee. Known as the ‘famous 15s’, they just crept into the finals on %, then played back to back drawn Preliminary finals against Wilston Grange, finally at the third attempt, beating them by several goals in a game played at Limestone Park in Ipswich. They then went on to defeat the unbeaten Windsor Zillmere side in the Grand Final which they won in just the last few minutes of the game.  He was awarded Best in Finals in 1965

The club formed its first u17 team in 1966 and he was a prominent member of the team.  Coached by Ted Gibson, this team was noted for its club spirit, and had achieved a 100% attendance rate at club working bees.  The following year he was a member of Sherwood’s first u17A Premiership side, coached by Maurie Macnamee and that year he was awarded the ‘most versatile player’ award.  At this stage it should be noted that he was a player that could take his position anywhere on the field and give a good account of himself. He has probably played most of his football in the rucks and backs.

During his years as a junior, he always came to the fore when help was needed with a project such as working bees, collating the club magazine and raffle selling.

He went to Western Districts and played in their Premiership Colts sides of 1968 and 1969. He found time in 1969 go manage Sherwood’s u9A’s Premiership team, also coached by Maurie.  In 1970 he played Reserves and Seniors with Wests and in 1971 and 1972 he was straight back to Sherwood playing in the firsts.

In 1973 he belonged to Sherwood’s premiership reserves team and in 1974 he captained the side.  In 1975, he won the Reserves most consistent trophy and the following year he was the vice captain of the Premiership winning reserves and again won the most consistent trophy.

He was VC of the Reserves from 1977 through to 1983.  In that time the team won Premierships in 1981 and 1982.  During this time, he helped the club in team management capacity, on sub-committees and assistant coaching.  This season (1983) he is manager of the u17 side coached by Greg Adams.

He had planned to retire as players this season because of a back complaint which has been troubling him for some time; however early in the season when he saw his help was needed in the reserves, he got back on the training track and has been a regular ever since.  This move is typical of his attitude.  A TEAM man and Club man first and last.

He has watched the club grow from 4 or 5 teams in 1962 to our present compliment of teams and our QAFL entry.  Much progress has been made in all directions and he has been a part of it all, right through.  I am sure Sherwood Districts can count on his continued support for many more years and when he does ‘hang up the boots’ he’ll be there somewhere shouldering a responsibility and quietly ‘lennding a hand’.

Well – what can we say!?  Peggy Peirce sure was a wise woman, as here we are now precisely 40 years later since that article was written, and the great man is still here and helping maintain the playing surface, leaf blowing the beer garden areas and still ‘lending a hand’

It is our great pleasure to confirm Mel ‘Bunter’ Beswick as a Life Member of Sherwood Districts Australian Football Club, recognition that is long overdue!

2023 - SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT - FRIDAY OCTOBER 6

The Senior Presentation Night incorporating the Bill Peirce Medal & Deidre Jakavicius Medal Counts was held on Friday the 6th of October at the stunning Victoria Park Marquee Venue.

With over 200 guests in attendance, it was the first time the prestigious event had been held ‘off site’ and the evening as a fantastic success, with MC Pat O’Neill putting on a great show.

Over 2,000 photos from the night are available at the below links:

Album 1

Album 2

Album 3

Album 4

It was a fantastic evening with in excess of 20 Life Members in attendance, great representation from the board, major sponsors and the broader playing group across 6 x Senior Teams.

Major achievements throughout 2023 included the following:

4 out of 6 Senior Teams played finals, including 3 making the Preliminary Final. Current and former Magpie coaches continued to excel, including Drew Mitchell who was the midfield coach for the Allies historic undefeated national title and Brisbane Lions Academy Level 3 Midfield Coach. Mitch Merritt and James Harrison assisted with Brisbane Lions Academy Level 1 and Level 2 programs and Paul Grentell was part of the QAFL State Team coaching panel and finally Brett McEvoy continued his long term role as the QLD Schoolboys u12 coach.

Two former Magpies played against each other in the AFL with Samson Ryan at Richmond taking on Jaspa Fletcher at Brisbane at the GABBA and Jaspa remarkably went all the way to the AFL Grand Final in his first season of AFL footy. Our current Magpies also featured at VFL level, with Bruce Reville, Riley Greene, Owen Collins, Josh Cooper and Elijah Glass all continuing the Magpies commitment to player development. Jaspa Fletcher wasn’t the only Magpie on the MCG on Grand Final day, with Tom Gillett playing in the AFL Futures u17 game earlier in the day and performing incredibly well. Earlier in the year, Tom was joined by Ryan Gilder and Will Munro in the QLD u17 side who took on Victoria in a nailbiting loss after the siren.

Club Captain Will Fletcher joined Bruce Reville in the QAFL State side, while Emma McDonald was selected in the QLD South representative team for the annual intrastate game.

In the Brisbane Lions Level 3 Academy program the Magpies had Jacinta Baldwick, Georgia Lwin, Ryan Gilder, Tom Gillett, Jules Cruice, Owen Collins, Elijah Glass and Jayden McCaulay featuring, while Liam Hude and Tristen Meekin also would have been prominent had it not been for season ending injury.

In the Level 2 Lions Academy Program, Jack Harrison, Jack Slater, Will Munro and Harrison Bridge featured in the national carnival, while Isaac Olver was selected but missed out due to injury and Harry Thomson missed final selection. Stella Scott, Daisy Minz and Sophie David also featured with both teams securing the national title. Special mention to Harrison Bridge, who was selected in the u16 All-Australian Team and made his QAFL Senior debut aged just 15. Stella Scott was selected in the QLD u15 Schoogirls team, while Harry Thomson fought through serious injury to still manage selection in the QLD u15 Schoolboys squad as a shadow player.

Finally, a huge thanks to everyone involved in the club in 2023, with special mentions to our volunteer grounds crew of Greg Adams, Rob Lawson, John Green, Mel Beswick, Bill Taylor and Will Pearce as the regulars alongside a broad mix of helpers. Doc Thompson for his continuing support of the club, Lindsay Trigar and Cody Fullarton and their support crews, Kev Kluver, David Bartlett, Des Lashman and the rest of the ‘Magpie Mafia’ and of course the match day support of Craig Nipperess, Mark Spry, Jess Barker, Pat O’Neill, Damian & Lachie Haber, Phil Kelemen and Chris Fozard.

Finally a very special acknowledgement of Maurie MacNamee, Gary Shaw, Bill Peirce and Warren Selvage who were inducted into the AFLQ Hall of Fame, and the famous Sherwood side of 1975-82 who were inducted as a team after a remarkable 8 Premierships in a row.

Bill Peirce Medal (189 Votes) - QAFL Senior Best & Fairest

Will Fletcher

deidre jakavicius medal (88 Votes) - Qfaw Senior Best & Fairest

abigail ashford

jb medal - QAFL reserves Best & Fairest

tom kearney

lyn vowles medal - Qfaw reserves Best & Fairest

emmerson folan-murphy

maurie macnamee medal - QAFL colts Best & Fairest

ryleigh utting

nipperess medal - woodsmen Best & Fairest

drew mitchell

A special mention to Will Fletcher who won his 4th consecutive senior Best & Fairest, the first 4 time winner in club history and naturally this also means the first person ever to win 4 in a row.

Russell Green Memorial Trophy - Coach of the Year

Ben Finlayson

With 4 of 6 teams playing finals, and 3 making it to a Prelim, it was a hot field in 2023 for this award.  It’s also a hot field, because we have been so successful in continually being able to attract high quality and committed coaches to our club.

This guy joined the club in 2022, never had anything to do with the Magpies, but turned up for a kick and ended up a Premiership player, and he even managed to get his picture on the wall!

In 2023, he embarked on a new journey, volunteering his time to join our Womens program as an assistant coach.  It quickly became apparent that he was ideally suited to the role, with his ability to pass on his knowledge in an easily understood and clear/concise manner.  Feedback from players and fellow coaches speaks volumes for his positive impact.

Being an astute thinker and having decades of playing experience don’t mean anything unless you are able to impart this knowledge in a positive way, and we’re pleased to confirm that Ben Finlayson was certainly able to do this. 

Shane Bridley Memorial Shield - Senior Club Player of the Year

Abigail Ashford

The Magpies are thrilled to confirm this year that it was one of the most difficult decisions to find a winner for this award.  This is incredibly pleasing, as it means the volume of players going above and beyond to support the club is growing.

Our 2022 winner Connor Bulley was back in the mix, taking on the head coaching role of u15 Division 1 and leading them from Division 2 in 2022, into the finals and a Top 6 finish in Division 1, 2023.

Sarah Grant did an incredible job with the u11 Girls team, Olivia Bell was again a huge presence across Auskick, under 15s and generally helping out with youth girls teams.  Stella Gracey was fantastic as an assistant coach for the u17 Div 1 girls and a big pat on the back to the Senior women’s group in general for being so supportive of junior girls footy at Sherwood.

Our senior mens captain Will Fletcher, dragged himself out of bed regularly on Sunday after being bashed around stoppages for 2 hours on a Saturday afternoon to help with the u17Div 1 team as a runner, coach and mentor.  Deng Arok turned up to assist in various age groups and before he knew it, was handed a whistle and was umpiring u13 games and Aidan D’Roza was spotted a few times keeping stats for our talented youth teams and of course Jack James and Brady Allen who spent almost all of the season injured, but turned up to training and match days almost without fail to support the lads in a tough year. 

However, there had to be a winner from all these great contenders and this year we landed on someone we think is incredibly worthy.  From turning up regularly to u15 and u17 girls games to provide support and guidance, making appearances at Auskick, appearing in promo shoots for sponsors or media at a moments notice, regularly cleaning the dressing rooms with some of her teammates on a Friday arvo and she was also a wonderful coach and mentor to our u13 Division1 girls team who after a very tough start to the year, pushed all the way to the Grand Final only to lose by less than a kick in a heart stopper. 

Kevin Kluver Award - Senior Club Person of the Year

Patrick O’Neill

“MC Pat” as he is now known, was a workhorse for the club in 2023. His 4th season with the unenviable task of taking on the Manager duties for the Woodsmen, he has somehow managed to turn a shambolic group of keen footballers into a somewhat organised group of lads. However, his role at the club in 2023 went far beyond this, culminating in a fantastic “Big Freeze” day where he took it upon himself to both generate, and then subsequently entertain a huge home crowd to cheers us home in a 1 point win vs the Morningside Panthers in the QAFL Senior game. Pat researched and profiled all the senior players across the Men’s and Women’s squads for the day, acted as ground announced and entertainer and rallied the troops to cheer us home for a fantastic win.

qafl seniors

R/Up Best & Fairest - Bruce Reville & Luke Mitchell

Joe Schaffert & Kevin Garner Memorial Trophy - Most Consistent Player - Will Cruice

BG Award - Courage & Commitment - Dan Edwards

Paul Grentell Medal - Coach’s Award - Jack Austin

Best Team Player - Luke Mitchell

Chris Mihalopoulos Medal - Rising Star - Ryan Gilder

Allan Giffard Medal - Leading Goalkicker - Patrick McCarthy

Top 10 Best & Fairest

1. Will Fletcher

2. Bruce Reville / Luke Mitchell

3. Owen Collins

4. Ryan Gilder

5. Dan Edwards

6. Jack Austin

7. Darcy Prest

8. Will Cruice

9. Toara Marango

10. Josh Cooper

qfaw seniors

R/Up Best & Fairest - Emma MacDonald

Most Consistent - Kelly Nguy

Coach’s Award - Brittney Withers

Cherie Morrison Medal - Courage & Commitment - Samara Mahoney

Best Team Player - Georgia Kerr

Players Player - Samara Mahoney

Rising Star - Emmea MacDonald

Best in Finals - Emma MacDonald

Leading Goalkicker - Izzy O’Hara

Top 10 Best & Fairest

1. Abi Ashford

2. Emma MacDonald

3. Stella Gracey

4. Samara Mahoney

5. Lucy Walters

6. Alicia Withers

7. Izzy O’Hara

8. Christine Okesene

9. Ryleigh Wotherspoon

10. Britney Withers

qafl reserves

R/Up Best & Fairest - Peter Kilroy

Most Consistent - Henry Cox

Coach’s Award - Morgan Smith

Best Team Player - Sam Hartog

Leading Goalkicker - Alex Dickfos

qfaw reserves

R/Up Best & Fairest - Harpah Baldwick

Most Consistent - Deanna Iovenitti

Coach’s Award - Rachel Jackson

Best Team Player - Chelsea Bulley

Player’s Player - Emerson Folan-Murphy

Best in Finals - Allie Dennis

Leading Goalkicker - Abby Sydes

qafl colts

R/Up Best & Fairest - Will Munro

Most Consistent - Henry Spry

Coach’s Award - Billy Bougoure

Best Team Player - Will Draper

Best in Finals - Jack Gersekowski

Leading Goalkicker - Zack Bidgood & Angus Parnell

woodsmen

R/Up Best & Fairest - Hamish Campbell

Solid Wood - Coach’s Award - Don Borgia

Rising Woody - Best First Year Player - Kai Mountney

Hard Wood - Most Courageous - Brenton Saunders

Lots of Wood - Leading Goalkicker - Tim Martin

Woody’s Woody - Player’s Player - Hamish Campbell

MAGPIES BANK ON LOCAL SUPPORT

The Sherwood Magpies are delighted to welcome Bank of Queensland Indooroopilly as a Silver Partner for 2023 and beyond.  BOQ Indooroopilly is Owner Managed by Keegan Bell and Bec Mackinnon, and as Owner Managers they are heavily invested in the local community for the long run and were thrilled to partner with the biggest community sporting club in the local area to form a strong ongoing relationship with the Magpie community.

Whether its business banking or everyday accounts, there is nothing the team at BOQ Indooroopilly like more than helping out a local, and the team pride themselves on building real relationships and understanding your needs.

“We are locals first and foremost and as the new Owner Managers of BOQ Indooroopilly, we were very keen to further establish ourselves in the local community, so what better way to do it than to partner up with the heart beat of the immediate area in the Magpies?  With their enormous collection of local families playing, supporting, coaching and volunteering to create an essential community hub – they are the ideal partner due to our common values and goals” said Mr Bell.

Beyond the financial support, this partnership also underlines a shared commitment to community engagement and fostering further growth.

Sherwood Magpies President Andrew Thomson added that “This partnership really is testament to a shared vision for the Magpies and BOQ Indooroopilly and underlines a strong commitment to our local community.  Kegan and Bec share our belief in the importance of community sport and local engagement, and their support further allows us to enhance our ongoing growth, but also solidify our services and commitment to our existing community”

Please join us in welcoming BOQ Indooroopilly to our extensive community and we look forward to a long term partnership in the years to come.

Vale - Andrew "Chisel" Scott

The Magpies and broader Brisbane & Hunter Valley football community are devastated to mourn the loss of Andrew 'Chisel' Scott and his wife Lynan in the recent NSW bus tragedy.

'Chisel' first and foremost was an absolutely fantastic bloke who touched many lives through his journey in footy and made every club lucky enough to have him around a better place for it.

One of many great juniors to come from the Jindalee Jags, he arrived at the Magpies in 2003 with his older brother Luke aka 'Jonesy' and went on to be part of the u18 Division 1 Premiership side captained by David Hamill.

A strong bodied midfielder, he made his senior debut in 2004 and quickly caught the attention of the footy community with his combative style that was hard, yet scrupulously fair. Always popular with teammates and the opposition alike, he was a natural leader and a fan favourite.

With the Magpies relegation to Pineapple Hotel Cup in 2005 and his ascension to the QLD u18 Teal Cup side, Chisel made the move with some Magpie teammates to Mount Gravatt to play State League and became a decorated player as Club Captain, Best & Fairest Winner and Premiership player, as well as captaining the QLD u21 team. He also had stints in the WAFL with Subiaco, NEAFL with Redland and more recently at the Singleton Roosters where they no doubt could not believe their luck when Chisel rolled through the door to become their Captain/Coach and play over 100 games, winning a Premiership, Best & Fairest and playing a starring role for the Hunter Valley Inter League team, with many from the Roosters declaring him the best to have pulled on their jumper.

Andrew was a physio by trade and the Scott family had of course established themselves as much loved members of the Singleton community as they settled their lives in a new town and the Magpies send their love to the Roosters and broader Singleton community.

The entire Magpie community send their condolences to parents Brett & Sue, siblings Marty, Luke & Amanda, their two infant sons and the extended family of Lynan Scott on this most heartbreaking and sudden loss.

Vale Andrew & Lynan Scott

KICKING FINANCE GOALS WITH HOLO

The Sherwood Magpies are super excited to extend and increase our partnership with online mortgage broking firm HoLo as a Bronze Partner for 2023 season and onwards.

HoLo co-Founder and Managing Director Justin Dickinson (many of you might know him as JD) is a local resident and has been already been kicking goals for the club over the years. He's a dedicated dad of three, with two of them playing for the club. JD's basically like a ruck rover - he's managed junior teams, been a fundraiser, run the scoreboard, marshalled the grounds, waved goal flags and even served on a committee or two. Whether he's holding the MC microphone at one of our club events or cracking open a cold Coopers on the sidelines, you can bet there’s fun to be had.

HoLo’s awesome team of finance experts have found a way to make home loans simple; and still have some fun along the way. Because they understand we’re all so busy these days and need experts (like them) to bring your home and loan together.

And like JD, you can be sure the awesome HoLo team seriously care about their clients and will treat you like family. You can crunch the numbers, book a chat and visit https://www.holo.com.au/holo-loves-the-sherwood-magpies

Vale Ross 'Rocco' Stewart

Vale – Ross ‘Rocco’ Stewart

The Sherwood Football club sadly acknowledge the recent passing of Life Member - Ross ‘Rocco’ Stewart. Rocco began playing at the Magpies as a 7 year old and progressed through the ranks to be a 6 time senior premiership player through over 100 senior games.

Ross represented QLD at both u15 and u17 level and was also an All-Australian in the u17s. We won the Best & Fairest in the 1977 Premiership side under legendary coach Les Foote and was Runner up in 1976. He was also invited to Richmond for pre-season at the tender age of 17.

Playing through the midfield, wing and half forward, he was highly skilled, hard at the footy and was one of the best kicks on either foot to have played at the club. His playing career was then sadly cut short by chronic ankle injuries and he quickly turned his attention to the next generation of talent at the Magpies, coaching junior football at the Magpies for many years, before also moving to the Calamvale Leopards with good friend Chris Arnold where he continued to coach for many years.

Rocco was joined by two brothers in Greg & Leroy who also played junior and senior football at the Magpies and his parents Glynn & Maureen Stewart were giants of the football club and both Life Members. Sister Michele also spent many years at the club helping the Stewarts and managing junior teams.Daughters Kate & Jessica also produced wonderful grandchildren that Rocco doted on in his later years with great pride.

After fighting bravely and valiantly for the better part of the last decade against multiple types of cancer, lung removal and brain tumours, he now came to a well earnt rest and will be sadly missed by all that knew him.

Please join his family to celebrate the life of this wonderful man on Friday April 28th, 9am at Centenary Memorial Gardens.

The wake will be held at Sherwood Football Club following the funeral.

One of the highlights of Rocco’s life was his trip to Hawaii, and it’s his request that attendees dress in Hawaiian clothing. The brighter the better.

Vale - Rocco

MAGPIES FIND A CLEAR PATH

The Sherwood Magpies are delighted to confirm Clear Path Financial Management as our newest community partner in 2023 and beyond.  Clear Path are dedicated to providing exemplary service and building strong relationships to help families achieve their financial goals.

Local to the western suburbs and a strong supporter of community sport, Clear Path are a natural fit for the Magpies given their strong family values and clear focus on their customers aligning firmly with those of the Magpies.  Clear Path differ from other finance firms and private family offices through their continued commitment to your financial wellbeing. Even after analysing your existing financial situation and integrated new strategies, they will always be on the look-out to improve your situation.

Keeping a keen eye on top of the markets our clients are involved in, they will regularly connect clients of complementary industries together to mutually benefit each other and will be a fantastic fit to network with the Magpies existing community partner as well as our extensive member, player, volunteer and supporter base.

Please join us in welcoming Clear Path Financial Management to the Magpie team.

https://cfm.finance/